In industrial control environments, the User Experience, or UX, when interacting with a Distributed Control System (DCS), impacts how effectively and efficiently operators monitor and control industrial processes. It also plays a…

At chemical processing facilities, critical computing platforms play a key role in controlling and monitoring production. This equipment can come in many forms, including thin clients, panel PCs, remote touch displays, and…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing at a rapid pace and becoming increasingly significant for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Within the past few years, there have been tremendous advances in using AI for…

In the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, atmospheric tanks are commonly used to store raw materials, in-process formulations, and finished products. The term atmospheric refers to vessels designed to operate at…

Carbon capture initiatives are typically presented with a focus on new and emerging technologies. Behind each successful carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project there exists a much less visible, but equally…

According to the latest federal data, the United States currently has just over one thousand peaking power plants in active service. Also known as peaker plants, these electric power generation facilities are…

New advances in laser technology are redefining the operational limits of nanosecond transient absorption spectroscopy (TAS). In particular, the emergence of tunable, high repetition rate lasers that dramatically increase pulse delivery frequency…

In building design, some of the most critical safety features are the ones never meant to draw attention. For industrial facilities at risk of deflagration events, building safety vents serve as clear…

Live-fire training plays a critical role in maintaining operational readiness, safety, and effectiveness for organizations that rely on firearms proficiency, including active-duty and reserve military units, federal agencies, the National Guard, state…

At food processing facilities, critical computing platforms play a key role in controlling and monitoring production. This equipment can come in many forms, including thin clients, panel PCs, remote touch displays, and…